A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2000621 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2002009 epoch_slot_no: 14809 block_no: 2000527 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-12-31 08:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xde055fefcaf42968d6bdcfe640fa54863ad1e9ab45778c61423ef6ce8dd04e13Block Operator
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